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Egyptians Opposition Planning ‘Million Man March’

Just as street demonstrations appear to be dying out, Egyptian protest organizers are calling for a “million man march” on Tuesday in Cairo in their bid to topple President Husni Mubarak. The march is slated to be followed by a general strike across the major cities of Egypt, although most businesses, banks and offices have been closed this week due to security fears. The epicenter of the week-long protests has been the Independence Square in Cairo, where a mere 1,000 people maintained an all-night vigil. The army has surrounded the square with tanks and was reportedly checking the identities of protestors, which raised questions whether a million people would be able to reach the demonstration. Meanwhile, Egypt has been struck by a wave of vandalism and violence as police absented themselves from most public places, despite reports that they would resume their posts. Foreigners seeking to leave the country have encountered delays and cancellations of flights.